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Delaware County, Iowa ObituariesLizzie D. Carhart Manchester, Ia., March 1, Special Mrs. Carhart was the widow of A. B. Carhart, a hardware dealer here, who died on February 5, 1914. For many years she was active in the work of the Congregational church and other community affairs, but had been spending the winter with her aged mother and sister in Pennsylvania. She is survived by one son, Bert, and a daughter, Miss Nina, who has been teaching near Philadelphia. [Dubuque Telegraph Herald, Dubuque, Iowa, Published March 1, 1923, submitted by Cathy Danielson] N. Denton Died--At Denison, January 8th, at 4 p.m., Mr. N. Denton, of Manchester, Iowa. Mr. Denton came to this city on January 1st, and registered at the Alamo. He was taken sick almost immediately on his arrival, and notwithstanding the best medical attendance was called to his assistance at once, and the best possible care bestowed upon him, he died at 4 p.m. Tuesday. The family of the deceased was at once notified by telegram of this sad event. The remains will be taken to Iowa for interment. [Denison Daily News, Published January 9, 1878] Benjamin Ellsworth Died at Yankee Settlement, Delaware county, Iowa, Oct. 31, Benjamin Ellsworth, father of Spencer Ellsworth, editor of the Lacon Journal, aged 81 years, 6 months. [Henry Republican, Henry, IL, Published November 18, 1869] Mrs. Roxanne Ellsworth In Yankee settlement, Iowa, June 12, at the residence of Mrs. F. B. Peet, her daughter, of disease of the heart, Mrs. Roxanne Ellsworth, aged 78, mother of Spencer Ellsworth, Esq., editor of the Lacon Home Journal. We chronicle elsewhere the death of Mrs. R. Ellsworth, mother of Spencer Ellsworth, Esq. of Lacon Home Journal, who passed away at the ripe old age of 78. Her death was sudden, the news being sent during the absence of the editors on their western excursion. She was one of earth's noble women, living long on the earth, with the satisfaction of seeing her nine children in places of honor and usefulness. We copy her son's fitting allusion to her departure: "During our absence with the editorial excurionists a telegram came announcing the sudden demise of our dear mother. Death comes to all, but though unexpected it did not find her unprepared. She has fought the good fight, and finished her work, and now sleeps on the hillside beside him with whom she labored for more than 50 years. For more than half a century she was a member of the Methodist church and a humble follower of Jesus of Nazareth. She never tired of doing good, never spoke ill of anyone, and if she had an enemy the writer never knew it. She was an indulgent mother, and love her children as only a mother can to the last hours of her life. She lived to see six sons and three daughters grow to man and womanhood and occupy honorable positions in society, and at the ripe age of 78 her steps was firm and her eye undimmed. Peace to her memory, best and kindest mothers." [Henry Republican, Henry, IL, Published July 3, 1873] Catharina Ganser A GOOD LADY GONE Mrs. Catharina Ganser Dies After a Long Spell of Sickness at Worthington Mrs. Catharine Ganser died at the home of her son near Worthington last week Thursday at ten o'clock, am after many months of sickness. Mrs. Ganser was born at Mettendorf, Germany, July 26, 1820 and was a little over eighty-three years old at the time of her demise. Her name before marriage was Miss Catharine Green (Grün) and in 1855 came to New York state where in 1856 she was united in marriage to Mr. Simon Ganser at Swormville in Erie County NY. They resided in New York until 1869 when the family moved to Iowa and settled near Worthington. Her husband died February 26, 1890 and since that time made her home with her son. The deceased was a thoroughly Christian lady. a devoted wife and mother and her neighborly disposition won her a host of friends. She is survived by one daughter, Miss Anna Ganser, who for many years has been the housekeeper for Very Rev. Father Heer of Dyersville and one son, Nicholaus Ganser on the farm near Worthington. The bereaved children have the sympathy of all. The funeral took place last Saturday and was attended by friends from far and near. The pallbearers were Messrs: John Jaeger, Charles House, S. Page, Sebastian Jaeger, H. Klostermann and George Rubner. Requim Mass services were held in St. Paul's Church with Rev. Father Friedmann officiating after which burial took place in the cemetery near by. May she rest in peace. [From the Dyersville Commercial, Sept 25 1903 Margaret Kelly Mrs. Margaret Kelly passed away at her home in this place on Sunday, January 13, 1918 at 12:30. Her death being due to the infirmities of old age. She had attained the great age of 85 years. Mrs. Kelly was well known as a pioneer of this section and enjoyed the esteem of a large circle of friends. Deceased maiden name was Margaret Drugan and she was born in County Leitrim Ireland on March 17, 1832. She spent her youthful days in the old home community and in 1848 she was united in marriage to Thomas Kelly. The same year the couple decided to come to America and sailed for New York. From there they came to Dyersville making that place their home until 1850. From there they moved to the farm south of Earlville which has long been known as the Kelly homestead. Here Mrs. Kelly remained until the death of her husband, Thomas Francis Kelly on October 25, 1886. In 1893 she moved to Earlville which has been her home until her demise. Mrs. Kelly is survived by five daughters and three sons, James of Omaha, Mrs. Jennie Ganser of Forbes, ND. Mrs. Anna Cavanaugh of Earlville, Mrs. Sarah Goldsmith of Delhi, Katherine and Mary of Earlville, Frank of Dyersville, and J.D. of Minnesota. Mrs. Kelly was a devout member of the Catholic church all her life and was held in highest esteem by her neighbors and friends. The history of her life written in the hearts of those with whom she came in contact is a pricelsess legacy to her family and a benediction to her wide circle of friends. The funeral took place January 16 in St. Joseph's church and interment was made in St. Paul's cemetery at Delhi. The funeral was largely attended. The services were conducted by Rev. Father Dunckel, pastor of the Earlville church. The following grandsons acted as pall bearers: Arthur Goldsmith, Albert Thibadeau, Bernard Goldsmith, Norton Klaus, Guy Ribble, and John Brielawn. [Manchester Iowa, January 24, 1918 Marshall McCormack DEATH OF A BRAVE DELAWARE COUNTY SOLDIER Marshall McCormack, member of Company B, 4th Iowa Cavalry, died in the General Hospital at Paducah, Kentucky, February 12th, 1865. His remains were brought home for interment by his father, N. McCormack, Esq., of Delhi, Delaware County, Iowa, and were followed to the grave by a large concourse of people. He was regarded by his officers as a brave boy and trusty soldier. He was buried with military honors, and many of his late comrades now discharged bore him to his last resting place. [Dubuque Herald, Dubuque, Iowa, Published March 26, 1865, submitted by Ken Wright] W. C. Wells Manchester, Ia., March 1, Special Mr. Wells was 96 years old and was next to the oldest inhabitant of Hancock county, where he located before the railroad was built. He had been a Mason more than sixty years and until recently had suffered little from the infirmities of age. Mr. and Mrs. Ford went to Garner on receipt of the message and attented the funeral, which was held on Wednesday. Mrs. Ford expected to remain after the funeral , but Mr. Ford returned here. [Dubuque Telegraph Herald, Dubuque, Iowa, Published March 01, 1923, submitted by Cathy Danielson] Mrs. Fred Wollert Delaware, Ia., June 4. - Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at St. Paul's Lutheran church in Delaware for Mrs. Fred Wollert. Rev. Wm. Schreiber was in charge. Interment was made in Pineview cemetery, Delaware. Mina Wilhelmina Dettbarn Wollert, daughter of Carl and Ernestine Dettbarn, was born May 10, 1878, at Sabuka, province of Pomerania, Germany. Her parents came to America and to Delaware county, Iowa. She was married to Fred Wollert Aug. 3, 1897, and their home had since been on a farm east of Delhi. To this union was born ten children. She died Thursday, June 2, 1932, at the age of 64 years. Besides her husband she leaves the following children: Ludwig of Harmony, Minn., John at home, Mrs. Charles Bond of Colesburg, Alma of Bagley, Wis., Mrs. Henry Morton of Strawberry Point, Mrs. Jessie Fox of Arlington, and Ernest, Marie, and Erma at home. Besides these children she leaves 16 grandchildren and the following brothers and sisters: Mathilda, Frank, Carl, Ernest, Herman, Martha and Augusta. [The Telegraph Herald & Times Journal, Published June 5, 1932, submitted by Cathy Danielson]
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